Gun Photos: Colt 1911 National Match

The Colt National Match 1911

Springfield Armory’s match grade guns are spiritual descendants of the National Match, author suggests. This one, in 9mm, is also an effective fight-stopper with the sort of ammo shown. From Massad Ayoob's Greatest Handguns of the World.

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